Asia
IOC hails Beijing 2022’s ‘fast start’
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said Beijing 2022 is off to a “fast start” in its preparations for the 2022 winter Olympic Games, adding that it is confident that China will provide access to an uncensored internet during the event.
World Rugby claims ‘innovative’ Dentsu partnership for Japan’s 2019 World Cup
World Rugby has sealed what it claims is an innovative partnership with the Dentsu agency to aid the marketing of Japan’s staging of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Legacy planning and event promotion key challenges for PyeongChang 2018, says IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed its full confidence that PyeongChang will deliver a “great” winter Olympic Games in 2018, but has said legacy planning and promotion of the event remain key concerns.
Hong Kong to stage opening edition of lucrative new table tennis league
A lucrative new table tennis league for the Asia-Pacific region will launch next year, it has been confirmed.
Controversial candidate emerges victorious in Korean Olympic Committee election
Lee Kee-heung has today (Wednesday) seen off the claims of four rival candidates to be elected as the new president of the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC), with just over a year remaining until the country hosts the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in PyeongChang.
BCCI chief claims ‘legal challenges’ as board rejects reform measures
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opted to reject some of the Supreme Court's key recommendations aimed at major reform of the powerful organisation, a move that could lead to sanctions from the country's highest judicial body.
Pedal power | Cyling makes a play for China
The bicycle is making a comeback in China and opportunities for sports properties are emerging as the government tries to promote cycling and take polluting cars off the roads. Mark Dreyer reports.
Tokyo Olympic stadium contract finally approved
The Japanese government today (Friday) approved a $1.5bn (€1.3bn) contract for the main Olympic stadium in Tokyo for the 2020 Games, paving the way for construction work on the delayed project to begin in December.
A convenient marriage | Golf’s new strategic alliance
With the signing of a strategic alliance, the European and Asian Tours hope they can create new opportunities for sponsors and widen media exposure. However, both are downplaying the chances of a joint brand.
AFC to leave restructuring of Indian football to national body
The general secretary of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has said the body will leave the restructuring of Indian club football in the hands of the sport’s governing body in the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Ask the experts | What are the strengths and weaknesses of the NBA?
When it comes to international development, few sports properties have been as pro-active and persistent as the NBA. SportBusiness International asked two expert but independent observers of the competition to reflect on its successes and the challenges facing the league.
Sponsorship | ‘The NBA is one of the most innovative leagues in the world, but Europe is a different animal’
Sports sponsorship expert Misha Sher, head of sport and entertainment EMEA for MediaCom, thinks the NBA represents a compelling opportunity for sponsors – but there are areas where he thinks it could improve.
Tokyo urged to relocate 2020 Games venues as costs soar
A Tokyo government panel has urged the organising committee for the Japanese capital’s staging of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to relocate some of the venues for the multi-sport event after warning that costs of hosting could soar to over 3 trillion yen (€25.8bn/$29bn).
Tokyo considers relocating more venues for 2020 Olympics
A Tokyo government panel reviewing the cost of the Japanese capital’s hosting of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has said that more venues could be moved out of the city to help save money.
Asian Beach Games switch to four-year cycle
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has opted to switch its Asian Beach Games multi-sport event to a four-year cycle and introduced a rule to cap the number of athletes from the same country that can compete in individual events.
Asian Fifa Council elections called off
Elections to decide three Asian members of the Fifa Council, a new body that has replaced football’s global governing body’s Executive Committee, have been postponed after a number of officials opted not to vote.
Tottenham to support development of football in China
English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur has become the latest team to launch a development initiative in China as part of a wider move to boost the game at grassroots level across the Asian country.
Japan confirmed as host of 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has awarded hosting rights for the 2026 edition of its Asian Games multi-sport event to the Japanese city of Nagoya and the Aichi prefecture.